Suzanne Hayes

Mallory_Weiss Tear 

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medical illustration of A Mallory-Weiss tear is a split in the inner lining of the esophagus, usually close to where it connects to the stomach. The primary cause is forceful vomiting or severe coughing. Most tears heal on their own.

Keywords: stomach, esophagus
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A Mallory-Weiss tear is a split in the inner lining of the esophagus, usually close to where it connects to the stomach. The primary cause is forceful vomiting or severe coughing. Most tears heal on their own. Keywords: stomach, esophagus

Keywords: Education, Patient Education, Professional Education, Anatomy, Gastroenterology, General Medicine, Injuries, Health & Wellness, Pathology

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